Test Code LAB289 Hematocrit

Specimen Requirement

2.5-5.0 mL EDTA whole blood

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL EDTA whole blood

Specimen Stability

8 hours room temperature

48 hours refrigerated (4° C)

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

MALE

40 – 52% 16 years or older
35 – 47% 2 years
33 – 39% 1 month
39 – 63% 7 days
45 – 67% 0 days

FEMALE

35 – 47% 2 years
33 – 39% 1 month
39 – 63% 7 days
45 – 67% 0 days

Testing Department

Hematology/Coagulation

Method

RBC cumulative pulse height detection
method

CPT Code

85014